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Bandcamp / Buy Two dates figure crucially in Bahati Sapiens Moïse Dhekanaâs artistic career. In 2002, in his hometown of Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congoâa city of 900,000, located near Lake Albertâhe formed his first band. Rapping over Congolese soukous, he earned his nickname, Rey Sapienz, el Rey Magoâthe wise king. He was 12 years old. Ten years later, he traveled to Kampala, Uganda, to collaborate with artists in the cityâs burgeoning electronic scene. But when civil war broke out in the DRC, just the latest conflagration in a long-running conflict tha...
Nyege Nyege Tapes announce new album from Rey Sapienz & The Congo Techno Ensemble 'Na Zala Zala' is a statement that speaks to the past, present and future of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nyege Nyege Tapes announce new album from Rey Sapienz & The Congo Techno Ensemble 'Na Zala Zala' is a statement that speaks to the past, present and future of the Democratic Republic of Congo. SHARE : Kampala imprint Nyege Nyege Tapes have announced the debut album from Rey Sapienz & The Congo Techno Ensemble, a collective formed of traditional percussionist, vocalist and dancer Papalas Palata and rappe...